Tagged: Holidays

Chanukah Begins Sunday Night As COVID Restrictions Lift

November 28th, 2021 | Holidays

Chanukah begins Sunday night, and this year it followed another major holiday.   Rabbi Alfred Benjamin, of Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills in Milton, tells WATD News that while it may seem Chanukah is early this year, that’s not exactly true.   Many observed the holiday over social media last, but this year […]

Brockton Mayor Discusses COVID Numbers, Holidays

November 19th, 2021 | Holidays

Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the latest COVID numbers, Thanksgiving, and other holiday observances. Photo Credit: City of Brockton

Sullivan Discusses COVID Numbers, Schools, Holidays

November 12th, 2021 | Holidays

Brockton Mayor Robert Sullivan speaks with WATD’s Dan McCready about the latest COVID numbers, incidents in city schools. and holiday observances. Photo Credit: City of Brockton

Marshfield Community Christmas Reports Successful Year Despite Challenges

December 28th, 2020 | Holidays

George Earle, Head Volunteer for Marshfield Community Christmas, tells WATD’s Dan McCready they had a fairly successful year.    

Marshfield Community Christmas Still In Need Of Donations

December 22nd, 2020 | Holidays

Credit: Marshfield Community Christmas Facebook Page George Earle, Head Volunteer for Marshfield Community Christmas, tells WATD’s Dan McCready they are in desperate need of donations with Christmas just days away.   To learn more visit the Marshfield Community Christmas website.    

TIC Players To Perform ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’

December 17th, 2020 | Holidays

Credit: Talking Information Center The Talking Information Center will be putting on a special holiday production Thursday (12/17) evening.   Producer John Shea explains why they decided to perform this particular show.   Shea also says that listeners will find it quite an enjoyable experience.   “It’s A Wonderful Life” can be heard at 7 […]

Quincy Kicks Off Chanukah With Menorah Lighting

December 11th, 2020 | Holidays

Quincy observed the beginning of Chanukah Thursday night as Rabbi Alfred Benjamin, of Congregation Beth Shalom of the Blue Hills in Milton, lead a ceremony to light of the first candle on the menorah near City Hall. Photo Credit: City of Quincy Facebook Page Although Chanukah is considered a minor Jewish holiday, Rabbi Benjamin says […]